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UPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished Apr 26, 2026

Meta Platforms to Close 6,000 Positions Amid Major Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
6,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~8.3%
PLANNED DATE
Not disclosed
6,000 OF 72,404 EMPLOYEES

What we know

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. is set to close 6,000 open positions as part of a broader strategy to manage costs amid concerns from investors regarding excessive spending on artificial intelligence. This decision comes alongside major layoffs, although specific details on the number of layoffs were not provided. The company is facing scrutiny over its financial decisions, particularly in relation to its investments in AI technology. While the exact timing of these layoffs has not been disclosed, the closure of these positions indicates a significant shift in Meta's operational strategy. The situation reflects ongoing challenges within the tech industry as companies reassess their workforce needs.

Meta Platforms, Inc. cut 6,000 jobs.

That is roughly 8.3% of the 72,404 people Meta Platforms, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 100 layoff events at Meta Platforms, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 83,395 employees.

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CREATED APR 26, 2026LAST UPDATED APR 26, 2026